Head of inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution released report to media without authorisation
by Christopher Knaus and Nino Bucci from World news | The Guardian on (#6DGQM)
Walter Sofronoff KC provided copies under embargo to ABC and the Australian, but ACT spokesperson said release affected the inquiry process'
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The head of an independent inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann provided embargoed copies of his final report to the media without the knowledge of the ACT government.
In an explosive statement on Thursday afternoon, an ACT government spokesperson said the government was disappointed that the Sofronoff Board of Inquiry Report has been released to select media outlets".